“There was the time a church fought over the appropriate length of the pastor’s beard… We witnessed a conflict over people leading worship with their eyes closed during a portion of the song. One church held two business meetings to determine which weed-eater to purchase.” - CPost
By John-Michael Wong
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue” summarizes the power of words (Pr 18:21, LSB). The power of the tongue first brought death when Adam and Eve listened to Satan’s deceitful words, introducing sin and death (Ge 3:13; Jn 8:44). In today’s world of internet media and online content, negative words can ruin both lives and churches. Life is also in the power of the tongue, as words can heal and nourish when used for righteous purposes, and even eternal life can be delivered through the truth of the gospel message.
“Notice Paul’s first question: ‘Has Christ been divided?’ … . The cure, then, for church conflict begins by understanding that Christ Himself is united. Christ is not at rivalry, or in competition, or at war within Himself.” - Cripplegate
